04 Oct 2022, 13:40 ISTSource: Times now
The Pahari community in Jammu and Kashmir expects Interior Minister Amit Shah to include them on the list of scheduled tribes. The Gujjars and Bakarwal communities already have ST status and the Pahari community believes that if they get ST status, they too can get a share of the benefits and their financial and social condition will improve. Amit Shah will address a meeting in Rajouri later on October 4 and members of the Pahari community are confident that a statement will be made. The BJP can also expect political advantage as the community is likely to support the party if they are on the ST list.
